Rainier Ballistics

DUNITALL · August 20, 2019, 04:35 AM

I used to use Rainier for my 9 mm. and checked the other day and it seems that all show out of stock. Are they out of business, sure sounds like it. Thanks

BBarn · August 20, 2019, 05:40 AM

Unfortunately they have closed up shop.

tjmga · August 20, 2019, 03:26 PM

That's a shame, I really liked their bullets. What is the next best option for plated bullets.
tj

**Unclenick** · August 20, 2019, 04:26 PM

Berry's is most popular. I've only tried one other brand (National Bullet Co) and those were a terrible plating job and they are out of business now, anyway.

jetinteriorguy · August 21, 2019, 05:26 AM

Berrys makes an excellent product, especially their heavy plated versions. I mostly buy Extreme though, better price and excellent performance. I use Berrys heavy plate for magnum rounds and in my carbines because they handle the increased velocity much better and since I shoot them at a much lower volume the added cost is insignificant.

Unique · August 21, 2019, 06:27 AM

So so sad. I’ve bought their 135 grainers for years for the 40 cal. A lot of others as well They were my go to bullets. Very accurate and priced well. Loading some 40’s this morning and read this. Only got a couple hundred left. ��
Sad. So sad.

pete950 · August 21, 2019, 02:00 PM

Xteam bullets

kmw1954 · August 21, 2019, 05:10 PM

https://www.rmrbullets.com/

These folks are a supporting vendor at the Firing Line sister site The High Road.
There is a lot of good things being said about these people and this is where I will be making my next purchase.

Also their jacketed bullets run about the same price point as their plated.

pete2 · August 21, 2019, 06:23 PM

I've used plated bullets from several mfgs in 9MM. I can't tell any difference at the range. Some are shinier than others but all perform well. Berrys, Ranier, thebulletworks.net, Extreme and maybe others. RMR has good buys on jacketed bullets, i have not used RMR plated bullets but I have confidence they will be good.

Average Joe · August 21, 2019, 06:25 PM

Xtreme , Everglades reloading, and American reloading.

Nick_C_S · August 21, 2019, 08:36 PM

I just read this thread and found out Rainer is defunct. I immediately went to Midway and bought 3K of their 148 DEWC's. I already had 4K + a partial box; but now I have 7K

Rainer's DEWC is - far and away - superior to any other plated DEWC out there - bar none. All others are rounded on the edges and don't really cut a clean hole in paper. Rainer's actually have a ridge and so they cut a very clean hole. They are superb. I'm going to miss them. Of course, at 7000, it's going to be a good while

BTW, Midway had them on clearance and I only paid $71.something-something for them (per 1000). That just over 7 cents each - about that for lead slugs.

As far as other plated bullets, I go with X-treme for everything else. I have been very pleased with their products and service.

I have used Berry's too. But I have only bought them from my LGS when there was an immediate need; and that's probably not the most economical way. I have never bought Berry's on line.

greentick · August 24, 2019, 04:46 PM

Throw in another shout for RMR. Their "Matchwinner" in-house FMJs in 9mm shoot really well for me and if you use a Lee FCD, do not suffer like plated. Great prices and frequently on sale. Customer service is very responsive as well - many times by the owner Jake.

August 20, 2019, 04:35 AM	#1
DUNITALL Member Join Date: April 15, 2010 Posts: 46	Rainier Ballistics I used to use Rainier for my 9 mm. and checked the other day and it seems that all show out of stock. Are they out of business, sure sounds like it. Thanks

August 20, 2019, 04:26 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Berry's is most popular. I've only tried one other brand (National Bullet Co) and those were a terrible plating job and they are out of business now, anyway. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

August 21, 2019, 08:36 PM	#11
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	I just read this thread and found out Rainer is defunct. I immediately went to Midway and bought 3K of their 148 DEWC's. I already had 4K + a partial box; but now I have 7K Rainer's DEWC is - far and away - superior to any other plated DEWC out there - bar none. All others are rounded on the edges and don't really cut a clean hole in paper. Rainer's actually have a ridge and so they cut a very clean hole. They are superb. I'm going to miss them. Of course, at 7000, it's going to be a good while BTW, Midway had them on clearance and I only paid $71.something-something for them (per 1000). That just over 7 cents each - about that for lead slugs. As far as other plated bullets, I go with X-treme for everything else. I have been very pleased with their products and service. I have used Berry's too. But I have only bought them from my LGS when there was an immediate need; and that's probably not the most economical way. I have never bought Berry's on line. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

August 24, 2019, 04:46 PM	#12
greentick Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2011 Location: Deep South Posts: 261	Throw in another shout for RMR. Their "Matchwinner" in-house FMJs in 9mm shoot really well for me and if you use a Lee FCD, do not suffer like plated. Great prices and frequently on sale. Customer service is very responsive as well - many times by the owner Jake. __________________ nous défions

August 20, 2019, 05:40 AM	#2
BBarn Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2015 Posts: 887	Unfortunately they have closed up shop.

August 20, 2019, 03:26 PM	#3
tjmga Member Join Date: May 19, 2013 Posts: 22	That's a shame, I really liked their bullets. What is the next best option for plated bullets. tj

August 21, 2019, 05:26 AM	#5
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,175	Berrys makes an excellent product, especially their heavy plated versions. I mostly buy Extreme though, better price and excellent performance. I use Berrys heavy plate for magnum rounds and in my carbines because they handle the increased velocity much better and since I shoot them at a much lower volume the added cost is insignificant.

August 21, 2019, 06:27 AM	#6
Unique Member Join Date: May 22, 2017 Location: Central Texas Posts: 67	So so sad. I’ve bought their 135 grainers for years for the 40 cal. A lot of others as well They were my go to bullets. Very accurate and priced well. Loading some 40’s this morning and read this. Only got a couple hundred left. �� Sad. So sad.

August 21, 2019, 02:00 PM	#7
pete950 Member Join Date: April 11, 2010 Location: ILLinois Posts: 42	Xteam bullets

August 21, 2019, 05:10 PM	#8
kmw1954 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2016 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,524	https://www.rmrbullets.com/ These folks are a supporting vendor at the Firing Line sister site The High Road. There is a lot of good things being said about these people and this is where I will be making my next purchase. Also their jacketed bullets run about the same price point as their plated.

August 21, 2019, 06:23 PM	#9
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	I've used plated bullets from several mfgs in 9MM. I can't tell any difference at the range. Some are shinier than others but all perform well. Berrys, Ranier, thebulletworks.net, Extreme and maybe others. RMR has good buys on jacketed bullets, i have not used RMR plated bullets but I have confidence they will be good.

August 21, 2019, 06:25 PM	#10
Average Joe Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,325	Xtreme , Everglades reloading, and American reloading.